The name Bing has multiple origins and meanings. In English, it is derived from the surname or a nickname with elements similar to Bingo. It is also a Chinese name with different meanings, such as ‘third,’ ‘ice,’ or ‘army, soldier.’ In Filipino, Bing is a nickname for the name Beng. As a surname, Bing has German origins from Bingen, meaning ‘barrel-maker’ or ‘cooper.’ The name has historical importance in China, with Emperor Zhao Bing being the 18th and last emperor of the Song dynasty. Its popularity as a baby name can be traced through several notable pop culture references, including Bing Crosby, an American singer and actor, and Chandler Bing from the TV show "Friends."
